Re: A rant about Lua

[dcharno <dcharno@...>]

KHMan wrote:
> dcharno wrote:
> > > It looks like the blogger has failed to do a mental/cognitive switch. 
> > > If he likes OO-across-the-board so much, there's something called 
> > > Ruby that might agree with his fine tastes. I hear it's very fast 
> > > too... ;-) Heh. Selamat Tahun Baru [Malay] to everyone too.
> >
> > You are right.  Any one who comments on, questions or criticizes any 
> > aspect of Lua should just switch to another language.
>
> No, that is a bit too extreme. Let us not be opposed to different 
> opinions, but let us respect the right to differ in opinions. So, while 
> I respect the blogger's opinions, I don't agree with it. No big deal.
>
> We wouldn't want to push anyone away. I respect the blogger's ability to 
> make his own choices. Anyway, we have ideas and opinions discussed on 
> the list all the time... Give-and-take discussions seem to be 
> disappearing in this age where things often gets too politically 
> correct, a pity.

I was being sarcastic.  I don't see any respect for a differing opinion 
in your first post.  You suggested the blogger should investigate a 
different language because he has 'finer tastes' and you mocked the 
performance of Ruby.